ADR.OR.C.005 Aerodrome operator responsibilities

(a)The aerodrome operator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the aerodrome in accordance with:

(1)Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules;

(2)the terms of its certificate;

(3)the content of the aerodrome manual; and

(4)any other manuals for the aerodrome equipment available at the aerodrome, as applicable.

(b)The aerodrome operator shall ensure directly, or coordinate through arrangements as required with the accountable entities providing the following services:

(1)the provision of air navigation services appropriate to the level of traffic and the operating conditions at the aerodrome; and

(2)the design and maintenance of the flight procedures, in accordance with the applicable requirements.

(c)The aerodrome operator shall coordinate with the Competent Authority to ensure that relevant information for the safety of aircraft is contained in the aerodrome manual and is published where appropriate. This shall include:

(1)exemptions or derogations granted from the applicable requirements;

(2)provisions for which an equivalent level of safety was accepted by the Competent Authority as part of the certification basis; and

(3)special conditions and limitations with regard to the use of the aerodrome.

(d)If an unsafe condition develops at the aerodrome, the aerodrome operator shall, without undue delay, take all necessary measures to ensure that those parts of the aerodrome found to endanger safety are not used by aircraft.

(e)The aerodrome operator, in order to ensure the safe operation of aircraft at the aerodrome, shall provide and maintain, directly or through arrangements with third parties, visual and nonvisual aids, meteorological equipment and any other equipment, commensurate with the type of operations conducted at the aerodrome.